Ordinary Seaman, Deckhand

Bowhead • FL

111d

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an entry level Ordinary Seaman/Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL. The position is contingent on contract award.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required.
• Must have a valid / current U.S. Passport.
• Desired health and safety certifications include: Basic First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills including the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background experience in the subject matter.
• Writing skills necessary to communicate technical information.
• Strong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, painting and assisting in repair works at the engine department as well as keeping the vessel clean and conducting general maintenance.
• Standing lookout, scaling and chipping paint, painting, handling lines in the mooring of the ship, and assisting in the actual tying up and letting go of the vessel.
• Assisting in handling and operation of all deck gear such as topping cradling and housing of the booms and may assist in carpentry work.
• Scaling, buffing, and painting decks and superstructure.
• Sweeping and washing deck; splicing wire and rope.
• Breaking out, rigging, overhauling, and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear; securing cargo; launching and recovering boats.
• Rigging and operating hydrographic and other specialty winches; handling and stowing oceanographic explosives; staging and stowing beach support equipment.
• When assigned to watch duty, performing a variety of duties, including looking for obstructions in the path of the vessel, steering the vessel, serving on security patrol, and standing gangway watch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED